SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP
Make Plays Media (MPM) is seeking remote Social Media interns for Summer 2024.
Would you like to work with professional athletes and learn from an experienced media team that will help you secure a job upon graduation?
Through its flagship show, Foul Territory, MPM is building a premier baseball digital media vertical centered around authentic player voices. Former MLB players AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Erik Kratz, Lorenzo Cain, Jason Kipnis and Trevor May host a live, on-camera, 2-hour digital baseball show, Monday through Friday, via YouTube, Twitter/X and TikTok with the audio version available on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.
MPM also produces additional shows including;
- Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal, giving baseball’s preeminent baseball reporter and 2-time Sports Emmy Award winner a twice weekly platform to share his insights on the game.
- Legends Territory, in partnership with the MLB Players Alumni Association. Each week, we have a conversation with a former big league baseball player, discussing the biggest moments in their career and hearing behind the scenes stories that have often been untold.
Position Overview:
MPM is offering an unpaid internship to a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Intern with a passion for short-form vertical video content to join our team. As a Social Media Intern, you will play a crucial role in expanding our brand presence across social media platforms by creating engaging and shareable video content tailored to the preferences of our audience. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic content brand.
Like most of our company, this position is fully remote, unless you are in the Orlando, Florida or central New Jersey areas. While the internship is unpaid, we are happy to meet school requirements for academic credit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, write, storyboard, publish and produce short-form vertical video content for various social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat.
- Write YouTube titles and descriptions employing SEO best practices
- Use Adobe Photoshop to create YouTube thumbnails
- Collaborate with the content team to develop creative ideas and themes that resonate with our target audience and align with MPM/Foul Territory’s brand identity.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in social media and short-form video production to inform content strategy and execution.
- Edit and optimize video content for maximum engagement, incorporating visual effects, music, and captions as needed.
- Monitor social media channels for trending topics, viral content opportunities, and user-generated content to leverage in our own content creation.
- Assist in the scheduling and publishing of social media posts, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and branding across platforms.
- Analyze performance metrics and insights to track the success of social media initiatives and identify areas for optimization.
Qualifications:
- A minimum 10 hours of availability per week
- Proficiency in 9×16 video editing, preferably using Adobe Premiere
- Ability to add captions to videos
- Strong interest in social media marketing and a passion for creating compelling video content.
- Experience with vertical video production and optimization for social media platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.).
- Creativity and a keen eye for visual storytelling, with the ability to translate ideas into engaging video content.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
- Familiarity with baseball and sports culture is a plus but not required.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in social media marketing and content creation.
- Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio of video content.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.
- Potential for future employment or recommendations based on performance.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about social media and short-form video content and eager to make an impact in the world of baseball fandom, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio (or link to online portfolio), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications should be sent to Internships@makeplays-media.com